Pricing ranges from
    $4,468 – 5,361/month

    Assisted Living At Yellow Bank

    3825 Yellow Bank Rd, Dunkirk, MD, 20754
    4.5 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Small home-like residence, highly recommended

    I placed my mom at Yellow Bank Assisted Living (owned by Mamie) and I'm very pleased. It's a small, home-like residence with few residents, a relaxing wooded setting, and a high staff-to-resident ratio so the caregivers provide tender, personal, top-notch care, home-cooked meals, and a clean, safe environment. I felt uncomfortable at first, but the staff met her where she is and now she's happy and well cared for. I highly recommend it.

    Pricing

    $4,468+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,361+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.50 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Personal and loving service (owner Mamie involved)
    • High staff-to-resident ratio
    • Well staffed
    • Top-notch, tender individualized care
    • Clean facility
    • Home-like / shared home environment
    • Home-cooked meals
    • Safe and relaxing wooded setting
    • Happy, well-cared-for residents
    • Frequently highly recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Small residence / few residents can feel uncomfortable for some
    • Small size may not suit those who prefer larger communities or broader activity options

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Assisted Living At Yellow Bank are overwhelmingly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a strong sense of personal, loving care, and many explicitly "highly recommend" the residence. The tone across summaries is consistently favorable, highlighting both the quality of caregiving and the atmosphere of the home.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is the high quality of care and the individualized attention residents receive. Reviewers repeatedly describe the care as "top-notch," "tender loving care," and "best personal care." There is a clear indication that staff meet residents "where they are in their illness," suggesting flexibility and sensitivity to changing needs. Several reviews note a high staff-to-resident ratio and that the facility is well staffed, which supports the perception of attentive, available caregivers. The owner, Mamie, is mentioned by name and credited with providing wonderful, personal service — indicating active, hands-on management that contributes to the caregiving culture.

    Facilities and environment: The facility is frequently described as a small, clean, home-like residence with a shared-home feel rather than an institutional atmosphere. Reviewers find the setting relaxing and safe, often noting the wooded surroundings which contribute to a peaceful environment. The small scale appears to be a defining feature and is framed positively by most reviewers who appreciate the intimate, family-like ambiance and the feeling of a true home.

    Dining and resident wellbeing: Food and resident happiness are recurring positives. Reviewers call the meals "best home-cooked food," and they report that residents are happy and well cared for. These comments suggest both good nutrition and a meal program that feels familiar and comforting to residents, reinforcing the domestic, homelike character of the residence.

    Management and personalization: Management appears personal and engaged; the owner’s direct involvement is a notable plus in the reviews. The consistent references to individualized care, staff attentiveness, and this hands-on ownership point to a small operation where staff know residents well and can tailor care and daily routines.

    Notable concerns and caveats: The single clear concern that appears across the summaries is the small size of the residence. One reviewer said the small number of residents made them feel uncomfortable. While most reviewers view the small scale as a benefit (home-like, personal care), this feature can be a drawback for those who prefer larger communities, more anonymity, or a wider range of social activities and amenities. Reviews do not document specific problems with cleanliness, safety, or staff shortages — on the contrary, those areas are praised — but the limited scale suggests prospective residents should consider whether the intimate environment fits their social and lifestyle preferences.

    Conclusion and recommendation guidance: In sum, Assisted Living At Yellow Bank is portrayed as a small, clean, and well-staffed homelike option with highly personalized, compassionate care and good home-cooked meals. The owner’s hands-on involvement and a high staff-to-resident ratio are strong positives. The principal trade-off is size: the intimate setting is ideal for people who want a quiet, homey environment and close staff relationships, but may feel too small or limiting for those who expect larger social offerings. Prospective residents and families should visit to assess whether the small-scale, family-style setting matches their expectations for social activity, privacy, and overall fit.

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    About Assisted Living At Yellow Bank

    Assisted Living At Yellow Bank sits quietly in Dunkirk, MD, offering care for older adults who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or remembering their medication, and whether someone has trouble walking or uses a wheelchair, staff helps with getting around and staying comfortable, and the community welcomes both men and women, even people under 55, so you'll see a range of ages and needs. The facility gives assisted living for those who aren't safe living alone, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and both respite and hospice care, letting residents stay as needs change. Meals come prepared, usually one or two a day, and cooks follow menus reviewed by a dietician, with special diets for diabetes or allergies, and there are snacks and a full kitchen for residents, plus scheduled times in a cozy dining room or all-day dining for those who prefer a flexible meal schedule.

    There's always staff awake and on hand 24 hours, with technology like bracelets and alarmed doors for those who tend to wander, and there's a secure building for memory care that stands separate from the main living areas. The rooms come furnished, with private and semi-private options, wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and their own phones, while housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help are all part of the usual service. The setting is peaceful, with walking paths and gardens, trees and flower beds around the property, and indoor and outdoor common areas, so residents can spend time however suits them best, and activities change often-movie nights, exercise, devotional gatherings both on-site and off, and community-sponsored events bring everyone together. Folks can keep pets, and beauty or barber services come to the building, so getting a haircut isn't a hassle, plus transportation is offered for doctor visits, shopping, church, and outings.

    Care plans always match personal needs, whether someone needs light, medium, or heavy help, and staff can help manage blood sugar, incontinence care, medication, bathing, grooming, or any personal tasks that need an extra hand, and residents with high medical needs or who need assistance transferring or reminders for the bathroom also find support here. There's an emergency alert system in rooms, supervision for safety, and coordination with healthcare providers, with a visiting nurse service for added care. The facility has a quiet, home-like feeling, keeping a family-focused approach and smaller community size, so everyone gets to know each other over time. Assisted Living At Yellow Bank lets seniors age in place, offering comfort and support for a wide variety of care needs, all in a warm, neighborly setting.

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